Ted Koppel

About Ted Koppel

From 1980 through 2005, he was the host of ABC's Nightline. He went on to work for National Public Radio (NPR) and NBC News.

Edward James Martin Koppel is an English-American journalist best known as the host of Nightline, from the show's inception in 1980 until 2005. Before Nightline, he had 20 years of work. Radio reporter and news presenter for ABC. After becoming a Nightline host, he is considered one of the most serious interviewers on US television. Five years after its debut in 1980, the show had a nighttime audience of about 7.5 million. After leaving Nightline, Koppel worked as editor for Discovery Channel, news analyst for NPR and BBC World News America, and as a contributor to the Rock Center alongside Brian Williams. Koppel is currently a special contributor to CBS News Sunday Morning. His career as a diplomat and foreign reporter has earned him numerous awards, including 9 Foreign Press Clubs and 25 Emmy Awards.

Children	4
Born	Edward James Martin Koppel, February 8, 1940, Nelson, Lancashire, England
Known for	Nightline (1980–2005)
Education	Syracuse University (BS), Stanford University (MA)
Parent(s)	Alice Koppel, Edwin Koppel
Years active	1963–present
Occupation	Journalist, news anchor, author

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Trivia

He hosted BBC World News America.

Ted Koppel before fame

He briefly worked as a teacher after getting degrees from Syracuse University and Stanford University before being employed by a New York radio station.

Achievement of Ted Koppel

He was the anchor of BBC World News America.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$30 Million

Ted Koppel family life

On May 17, 1963, he married attorney Grace Anne Dorney, with whom he had four children.

Associations of Ted Koppel

He and Jerry Springer were both English-born American talk show hosts.

Ted Koppel Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Height	163 cm
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